screen |skr_n| |skrin| |skri_n| noun • a blank, typically white or silver surface on which a photographic image is projected : the world's largest movie screen • movies or television; the motion-picture industry : she's a star of the stage as well as the screen. verb [ trans. ] • protect (someone) from something dangerous or unpleasant • evaluate or analyze (something) for its suitability for a particular purpose or application


Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Children of Men

Excellent. We are in good hands from the very beginning. Cuaron establishes his world very well, expertly using, among other things, production design to convey the sense of despair and paranoia. Once the slightly jumbled plot kicks in to high gear, it’s a runaway truck. It speaks to our fears about the future, drawing clear parallels to the present. It’s also a thrilling escape laced with humor drama and masterly filmmaking. Beautifully written, designed, acted, filmed. I liked it.

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